What is the solution of the equation −8x+13=−19 ?(1 point)

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4
4

−4
negative 4

3/4
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

−3/4

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-8x + 13 = -19\), follow these steps:

1. Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ -8x + 13 - 13 = -19 - 13 \] This simplifies to: \[ -8x = -32 \]

2. Next, divide both sides by -8: \[ x = \frac{-32}{-8} \] Simplifying gives: \[ x = 4 \]

The solution is \(4\).